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U.S. officials in Signal chat left their Venmo data exposed online

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 09:24

Data from several U.S. officials' Venmo accounts has been found exposed online, including their contacts and even transaction histories for some. This follows Signalgate earlier this week, and the subsequent revelation that involved officials' private contact information and passwords could be found online.

If I had a nickel for every time a breach of tech security by the Trump administration was revealed this week, I'd now have three nickels

SEE ALSO: U.S. security officials' passwords found online, including people in Signal chat

On Wednesday, WIRED reported that it had discovered a public Venmo account ostensibly belonging to national security advisor and Signal chat participant Michael Waltz, showing a list of over 300 of his associates. Now the publication is reporting the discovery of further Venmo data belonging to several more U.S. officials, at least three of whom were also members of the infamous Yemen bombing Signal group chat

Specifically, WIRED reporters found Venmo data belonging to Department of Treasury chief of staff Dan Katz, Counselor and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State Mike Needham, and President Donald Trump's nominee for director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent. Venmo data was also located for National Security Council staffer Brian McCormack, who is suspected of being on the Signal chat, and Morgan Ortagus, deputy to Trump's special envoy for the Middle East and Signal chat participant Steve Witkoff.

All of these individuals' Venmo contact lists were viewable, while Katz, McCormack, and Ortagus had also left their transaction histories exposed.

U.S. officials' contact lists and transaction histories may not seem like something to worry about on the fact of it (though we do have questions about Katz' 2018 payment reportedly annotated solely with an eggplant emoji). However, such information could theoretically be used for nefarious purposes if individuals attempted to reach or influence officials via their associates or frequent haunts. It also revealed connections such as Kent's payments to a far-right 2020 election conspiracy theorist.

It's been a bad week in security scandals for the Trump administration, but this is one that could have easily been avoided. Last July, WIRED reported that Signal chat participant and then-vice presidential nominee JD Vance had also left his Venmo friends list public. Yet despite this cautionary tale, U.S. officials such as McCormack only recently set their Venmo accounts to private after WIRED reached out to them.

In a statement to WIRED, a Venmo spokesperson said, "We take our customers’ privacy seriously, which is why we let customers choose their privacy settings on Venmo for both their individual payments and friends lists — and we make it incredibly simple for customers to make these private if they choose to do so."

The revelation of exposed Venmo data is just the latest dancer in a conga line of U.S. officials' tech security breaches recently. On Monday, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported that Waltz had mistakenly added him to a Signal group chat in which officials shared seemingly classified information. Days later, German publication DER SPIEGEL reported that passwords for some of the officials involved were found online, stating that it was "conceivable that foreign agents were privy to the Signal chat group."

Now with WIRED's reports added to the growing list, it seems that the Trump administration is in dire need of a data security training course at minimum.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 28

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 07:49

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Good try at the plate

  • Green: Bad moves on the ice

  • Blue: Mascots in the City of Brotherly Love

  • Purple: Characters in a 90s basketball movie

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Attempt to hit a baseball

  • Green: Hockey penalties

  • Blue: Philadelphia mascots

  • Purple: NBA players whose talents were stolen in "Space Jam"

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #185 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today
  • Attempt to hit a baseball - CUT, HACK, RIP, SWING

  • Hockey penalties - BOARDING, KNEEING, SLASHING, TRIPPING

  • Philadelphia mascots - FRANKLIN, GRITTY, PHILLIE PHANATIC, SWOOP

  • NBA players whose talents were stolen in "Space Jam" - BARKLEY, BOGUES, BRADLEY, EWING

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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Hurdle hints and answers for March 28, 2025

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 06:07

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

A freshwater fish.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

TROUT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Amnesia.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 28, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

FUGUE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

An overly modest person.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 28 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

PRUDE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A conference.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 28 Hurdle Word 4 answer

PANEL

Final Hurdle hint

Husky.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

BURLY

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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Combine AI tools like ChatGPT, Anthropic, and Gemini into one powerhouse with this £62 hack

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 06:00

TL;DR: Ditch the AI clutter and get one tool that does it all — for life. At the Mashable Shop, the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan with lifetime membership is now available for a one-time payment of £61.74 (reg. £416.90).

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£416.90 Save £355.16 Get Deal

Managing multiple subscriptions for all your creative and professional needs? That’s more juggling than anyone needs — and it’s pricey, too. Now, instead of signing up for separate subscriptions for ChatGPT, Gemini AI, Anthropic, Midjourney, Claude, Llama, and other AI tools, you can access them all in a single platform.

Get a lifetime subscription to 1minAI on sale for a one-time purchase of £61.74 — it's a single platform packed with the tools you’d normally need a bunch of apps to accomplish. From content writing and image editing to data analysis, 1minAI has you covered — all in one convenient spot.

1minAI makes it easy to handle a variety of tasks with a user-friendly setup, so you’re not wasting time hopping between different tools. It includes everything from AI-driven writing assistance to design and photo editing options, letting you switch between projects without the constant app shuffle.

Plus, 1minAI gives you 4,000,000 credits each month, plus the chance to earn up to 450,000 extra credits monthly, giving you plenty of space to test, create, and explore without worrying about extra fees.

While AI tools are incredibly helpful, they aren’t perfect — and 1minAI is straightforward about that. You’ll get support with drafting, designing, and brainstorming, but human editing and oversight can still bring your projects to the next level. Think of it as an AI sidekick that keeps things running smoothly, while you remain the creative mastermind.

Simplify your creative process and boost efficiency with 1minAI’s Business Plan lifetime subscription — all for £61.74 (reg. £416.90), with no monthly fees.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for March 28

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 04:00

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 28 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Wise ones

The words are related to people.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are people with valuable insight.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is GuidingLight.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for March 28
  • Philosopher

  • GuidingLight

  • Sage

  • Elder

  • Visionary

  • Thinker

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Strands.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28, 2025

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 04:00

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 28 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Throw

  • Green: To enclose

  • Blue: Worn by the annual cookie sellers

  • Purple: The second word is the same

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Hurl

  • Green: Be on both sides of

  • Blue: Parts of a classic Girl Scout uniform

  • Purple: ___ Hall

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #648 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • Hurl: CHUCK, PELT, PITCH, SLING

  • Be on both sides of: BOOKEND, BRACKET, FLANK, SURROUND

  • Parts of a classic Girl Scout uniform: BADGE, BERET, SASH, SKIRT

  • ___ Hall: BINGO, CITY, MONTY STUDY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 28

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 28, 2025

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 04:00

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for March 28 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 28, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Part of a song or poem.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter V.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

VERSE.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 28

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

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The Dyson Airwrap may not be on sale during Amazons spring sale, but two of the best Airwrap dupes are

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 02:13

Best Dyson Airwrap dupe deals from Amazon's spring sale Best for people with wavy or curly hair Shark FlexStyle for curly and coily hair $219.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best Airwrap dupe for curling hair (and storage) T3 Aire 360 254.99 (Save $45) Get Deal

I will be the first to admit I'm not the biggest fan of the Dyson Airwrap.

After testing it for the first time in 2022 (and several times since), I can't deny that it's a fun and luxurious way to style my hair — but I've never quite been able to wrap my head around its $600 price tag. After trying so many Airwrap dupes, I feel even more firmly that most people who want the Airwrap experience can get it for much cheaper.

So, if you're bummed out that the Big Spring Sale is one of the rare Amazon sales that hasn't brought the usual $100 markdowns the multi-styler gets, I have three pieces of good news for you: one, Prime Day usually happens in July, so another chance is coming up soon. Two, the Shark FlexStyle and T3 Aire 360, two of my favorite Airwrap dupes, are currently on sale. And three, I'm going to tell you where each of these dupes excels, all based on my own experience testing them directly in comparison to the Airwrap.

Best Airwrap dupe for people with wavy or curly hair Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle for curly and coily hair $219.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $80 Get Deal Why we like it

Fun fact: the Shark FlexStyle was the first multi-styler to include a diffuser attachment. While Dyson now offers an Airwrap for folks with textured hair, I still prefer the FlexStyle — the twisting base mechanism makes it easier to get the best angles possible for both hover and pixie diffusing. While $219.99 isn't the FlexStyle's lowest sale price ever, both the Airwap and FlexStyle with diffusers can be harder to find on sale, making this a great opportunity to pick it up for cheaper.

Best Airwrap dupe for curling hair (and storage) Opens in a new window Credit: T3 T3 Aire 360 $254.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $45 Get Deal Why we like it

A lot of people think the Dyson Airwrap is a great tool for curling your hair, but the curling barrels that come with it actually give more of a loose wave, blowout-type look. I'm sure the tinier barrels you can purchase separately might help you achieve a tighter curl, but if you'd rather not spend even more, the T3 Aire 360's ceramic barrels gave me more defined curls that lasted longer.

Plus, the Aire 360 comes with a vegan leather pouch, making it the best storage option out of every multi-styler I've ever tested. Trust me, these tools are bigger than you think, and the case Dyson provides is massive, so if you're short on space, the Aire 360 and its pouch may be the way to go. While this $45 discount isn't huge, this hair tool doesn't go on sale often.

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Amazon Prime members can save $10 on two Grubhub orders of $20 or more with this promo code

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 00:34

Save $10: Through April 7, Amazon Prime users with a Grubhub+ membership can save $5 on two orders of $20 or more with the code HOOP5.

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It turns out one of the best deals during Amazon's spring sale isn't even technically part of the sale.

Through April 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime members signed up for Grubhub+ through their Amazon account are eligible to get $5 off two orders of $20 or more with the coupon code HOOP5 when using the Grubhub or Amazon app or website to place their order.

Whether or not you're following along with March Madness, it's a pretty solid deal. That said, there are a few restrictions: the discount code can't be applied to orders with alcohol, or any group or catering orders. And as mentioned above, you do need to be signed up for Grubhub+ through your Amazon Prime account, which became a permanent perk to all Prime users last year.

SEE ALSO: The best deals under $50 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

If you haven't yet already, you can activate your Grubhub+ subscription through Amazon. Once you're connected, Amazon will cover the $9.99 a month cost for membership, granting you lower service fees and $0 delivery fees on every order.

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Elon Musk makes request to Reddit CEO to take down posts he didnt like

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 00:01

Elon Musk is no fan of content moderation. When Musk acquired Twitter back in 2022, one of the driving forces behind his decision to buy the social media platform was content moderation, especially involving bans on right-wing accounts that he liked.

Now, Musk appears to be trying to exert control over content moderation on social media platforms he doesn't even own.

According to a new report in The Verge, Musk privately contacted Reddit CEO Steve Huffman regarding content on the social sharing platform. 

Shortly after the correspondence between Musk and Huffman, a thread about DOGE employees was deleted. The subreddit where the thread was started, r/WhitePeopleTwitter, was also banned for 72 hours.

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Before Musk reached out to the Reddit CEO, the owner of X went on a public tirade against Reddit. Among his complaints, Musk claimed that certain Reddit users had "broken the law" for posting unsavory comments about DOGE employees. The Reddit comments referenced Musk's post appear to belong to the Reddit thread that the company deleted after Musk reached out.

While Reddit previously made it known that it took action against "violent content," it wasn't known until now that Musk had personally filed a complaint with the company's CEO.

Musk has also called it "insane" that some subreddits had banned the ability to post links to X. It's unclear if Musk brought that complaint up in his messages with Huffman. As of publishing, no action has been taken against subreddits that don't allow X links.

While some of the comments in the thread could be perceived as threatening and taken down regardless, it's concerning that Musk can make private requests to CEOs of third-party companies regarding content decisions.

“We take any report of Reddit policy violations seriously, whether on Reddit directly or through other public or private means," Reddit said in a statement provided to The Verge. "We will evaluate content reported to us and take action if it violates.”

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The best deals under $50 in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 23:22
Best Amazon Big Spring 2025 deals under $50: Best smart home deal under $50 Echo Pop $29.99 (Save $10) Get Deal Best earbuds deal under $50 Anker Soundcore Space A40 $44.99 (Save $35) Get Deal Best speaker deal under $50 JBL Go 3 $29.95 (Save $10) Get Deal Best tablet deal under $50 Amazon Fire 7 Tablet $44.99 (Save $15) Get Deal

Amazon is serving up a wide variety of deals during its Big Spring Sale, with a selection of great offers akin to what you might find for Prime Day. That goes double for sales on tech and adjacent categories. If you're looking for a new pair of earbuds at a great price or even a new tablet, you can snag some surprisingly great deals during the event. You just need to know where to look. We've done the legwork for you, so all you have to worry about is kicking back, relaxing, and getting your shop on.

Check out some of the best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals under $50 we've found so far below, from streaming devices to earbuds and everything in between. We'll continue to update it as the sales go on, as there are additional deals being added every day. Keep checking back for additional updates.

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Just bought a Kindle? Stock your library with these deals from the Kindle store.

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 23:03
Best Kindle Book deals Best Kindle book deal 'Anxious People' by Fredrik Backman $2.99 (Save $15.01) Get Deal Best non-fiction deal 'Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith' by John Krakauer $1.99 (Save $18.01) Get Deal Best thriller deal 'One Perfect Couple' by Ruth Ware $2.99 (Save $27) Get Deal Best romance deal 'The Lucky One' by Nicholas Sparks $2.99 (Save $6) Get Deal Best sci-fi deal 'Wool' by Hugh Howey $1.99 (Save $18) Get Deal

With the Amazon Big Spring Sale underway, we have a pretty good sense of the sale's offerings. There are plenty of great deals on kitchen tools, tech, and even outdoor equipment as we prepare for the warmer months. Of course, Amazon is offering sale pricing on its own tech like Kindles, so if you happened to make an e-reader purchase during the Big Spring Sale, it's time to load up your library.

Amazon is offering spring savings in the Kindle store, too. Right now, you can find bestsellers up to 90% off across genres. Silo lovers can pick up a copy of Wool by Hugh Howey for just $1.99, or thrill seekers might chase the suspense of One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware. No matter your taste, there's a Kindle book deal to explore during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Best Kindle Book Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Anxious People' by Fredrik Backman $2.99 at Amazon
$18 Save $15.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Prolific author Fredrik Backman may be known for his hits A Man Called Ove and Beartown, but his 2020 novel, Anxious People, tells the story of a crime gone wrong. When a failed bank robber stumbles into an open house, he takes the attendees hostage, setting forth an unexpected turn of events.

Right now you can find Anxious People for just $2.99, down from its print price of $18. That saves you $16.01 off for 83% savings during the Big Spring Sale.

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The Amazon Spring Sale has great deals on Minecraft Lego sets

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 22:46

SAVE UP TO 36%: The Amazon Big Spring Sale has dozens of Minecraft Lego sets on sale for up to 36% off.

Best Minecraft Lego deals during the Amazon Big Spring Sale Best overall Minecraft Lego set deal Lego Minecraft The Badlands Mineshaft $49.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best mega Minecraft Lego set deal Lego Minecraft The Crafting Box 4.0 $74.68 (save $5.31) Get Deal Best Minecraft Lego deal under $20 Lego Minecraft The Baby Pig House $16.99 (save $3) Get Deal

It's an exciting time for Minecraft fans. On April 4, we're getting treated to A Minecraft Movie — the first time we'll ever see Minecraft IRL and on the big screen. Jason Momoa joins Jack Black in the film, which we hope is a fun new way to experience the Minecraft world.

In the meantime, we're well into the Amazon Big Spring Sale, with discounts on hundreds of items we love, including Lego sets for Minecraft lovers. Some Minecraft Lego sets are up to 36% off, which gives us something fun to do while we wait for the movie. If you could use some Minecraft building IRL, these are some of our favorite Lego sets on sale at Amazon.

Best overall Minecraft Lego set deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Minecraft The Badlands Mineshaft $49.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $10 Get Deal Why we like it

Since Minecraft is all about the mining, the mining exploration build set in the Badlands seems fitting. This set uses 538 pieces to recreate the Badlands biome where we're searching for gold, copper, redstone, and more. Of course, that's not without encountering some evil like a creeper, TNT, a pesky cave spider, and a few slimes. Load up the minecart with ores and head for safety with the Lego Minecraft The Badlands Mineshaft set.

Best mega Minecraft Lego set deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Minecraft The Crafting Box 4.0 $74.68 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $5.31 Get Deal Why we like it

A two-in-one set, Lego Minecraft The Crafting Box 4.0 gives builders the option to recreate two scenes with the included guides. The set contains familiar faces like our hero Steve, a zombie, a creeper, some cats, and sheep. Stick to the included building guides or use your best builder's imagination to craft your own Minecraft scene.

Best Minecraft Lego set deal under $20 Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Minecraft The Baby Pig House $16.99 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $3 Get Deal Why we like it

It's undeniable that the Minecraft pigs are adorable, and the Lego Minecraft Baby Pig House is just as cute. With daffodils, a bee, and carrots to feed the baby pig, the set uses 238 pieces to build out an iconic Minecraft landscape. But please be careful of the zombie piglin who has no business hanging out in our Minecraft garden.

More Minecraft Lego sets on sale at Amazon
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350+ of the best live deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, picked by Mashables team of experts

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 22:23

UPDATE: Mar. 27, 2025, 5:35 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals at a glance: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) $224.99 (save $55) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 (save $50) Get Deal Best headphones/earbuds deal Beats Studio Pro $179.95 (save $170.04) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Qrevo Master $799.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best smart home deal TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Bulbs (2-pack) $14.98 (save $10.01) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Vitamix Propel 510 $499.95 (save $152) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Coleman Montana Camping Tent (8-person) $143.58 (save $126.41) Get Deal Best book deal "Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins $19.59 (save $8.49) Get Deal

Amazon is springing a bunch of seasonal deals on shoppers. The retail giant is hosting its second-ever Big Spring Sale from Tuesday, March 25, through Monday, March 31, ushering in discounts on "end-of-season winter items" and "springtime favorites" across more than 35 categories, per its press release. Each day of the weeklong sale features "themed daily drops" on top of new limited-time offers.

The Big Spring Sale is Amazon's first major savings event of the year — and unlike its flagship summer Prime Day sale, the deals aren't exclusive to Prime members. Most of them, anyway: Prime members get access to a handful of special offers, which are identified with a "Prime Spring Deal" badge.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Dates, deals, and much more

Need help sifting through the noise? Mashable's shopping experts are keeping track of the best deals available at Amazon throughout the Big Spring Sale. (Our sister site CNET has extensive coverage of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, too.) With eight years of experience covering Amazon's sales under our belts, we've developed a tried-and-true deal-hunting methodology to find hidden gems among the retailer's myriad listings. We cross-check prices with Amazon's competitors, track pricing trends, and vet products' value based on our hands-on testing, and we only recommend what's most worth buying. You can read more about our deals coverage here.

Below, we've got a running list of Amazon's best Big Spring Sale deals on smart home devices, Apple gadgets, robot vacuums, outdoor gear, kitchen appliances, books, and much more. Check back daily to see what else we find.

Best Kindle dealsBundlesBest Apple dealsAirPodsApple Watches

Apple Watch Series 10

Apple Watch SE deals

Apple Watch Ultra deals

iPads

iPad

iPad Air

iPad Pro

MacBooks

MacBook Air

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MacsApple accessoriesBest TV deals43-inch to 50-inch TVs55-inch TVs65-inch TVs75-inch and 77-inch TVs85-inch TVs and upBest laptop deals

For deals on MacBooks, scroll back up to the "Apple deals" section.

Windows laptops2-in-1 laptopsGaming laptopsBest tablet deals

For deals on iPads, scroll back up to the "Apple deals" section.

Amazon Fire tabletsAndroid tabletsBest headphone and earbud dealsHeadphonesBest earbuds dealsBest unlocked phone deals Samsung Galaxy phonesGoogle Pixel phonesMotorola phonesBest vacuum dealsRobot vacuumsRobot vacuum mop combosStick vacuumsBest home dealsAir purifiersBedding and mattressesRugs
  • Ruggable — save up to 21% on machine washable rugs

Echo smart home devicesHome security equipmentSmart bulbsSmart light switchesSmart plugsBest cleaning supplies dealsBest kitchen dealsAir fryers and countertop ovensBlenders and food processorsCoffee makersDrinkwareInstant Pots and multi-cookersRice cookersStand mixersBest fitness tracker dealsBest beauty tech dealsHair dryersHot toolsMulti-stylersSkincare techBest pet dealsAutomatic litter boxesAutomatic pet feedersBest outdoor dealsBest power tool dealsBest gaming dealsPlayStation gamesPlayStation hardware

Headsets

Accessories

Xbox gamesXbox hardware

Consoles

Controllers

Headsets

Nintendo Switch gamesNintendo Switch hardware

Controllers and accessories

Memory cards

Best Lego dealsBest book dealsFictionNon-fictionBest Pokémon dealsBest digital deals
  • Amazon Music Unlimited — get three months for free

  • Grubhub — save $5 on two $20+ food orders with $0 delivery fees with code HOOP5

  • Starz — add it to Prime Video for $1.99/month for three months (save $9/month)

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The best Apple deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale: MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches at record-low prices

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 22:02
The best Apple deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 (Save $50) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro $169.99 (Save $79.01) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $549 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $299 (Save $100) Get Deal

If you're looking for discounted Apple products, Amazon is a reliable place to grab them year-round.

However, during its Big Spring Sale, running from March 25 to 31, we're keeping our eyes peeled as even more deals go live. While the sale focuses primarily on "springtime favorites" like outdoor furniture and garden supplies, last year's inaugural BSS did bring some tech deals. Best of all, exempting a few exclusive offers, most deals are available to all customers, regardless of their Prime membership status.

SEE ALSO: 15+ robot vacuums on sale ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale

So far, we have spotted deals on new releases like the M3 iPad Air, 11-inch iPad, and M4 MacBook Airs. In addition to iPads, we also found a $400 markdown on the M3 13-inch MacBook Air and $170 price cut on the Beats Studio Pro. Again, while these deals aren't officially tied to the spring sale and can be found at other times of the year, these are still solid prices for any of these items.

We'll continue updating this post as the sale progresses, so check back if you're looking for the best Apple deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)🔥 $949 at Amazon
$999 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.

Apple just dropped the M4 MacBook Air, and even at full price, we think it's a really good deal. In a divergence from last year's Air pricing, Apple started its 13-inch model at just $999 — with an M4 chip and the RAM upgrades Apple gave all its laptops last fall, this is the best value we've ever seen on an Apple laptop. Amazon slashed another $50 off the price, which, while admittedly not a jaw-dropping discount, helps make a great value even better. The biggest downside to this laptop is that it might be a little short on ports for some users, and then it tops out at a 60Hz refresh rate, but if you can work with that, the M4 Air is an excellent deal.

More MacBook and Mac dealsMacBook AirMacBook ProMacBest AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro $169.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $79.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro.

For Apple users, the AirPods Pro are an excellent pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, with some of the best noise cancellation and sound quality in the game. As the USB-C Pros near their second year anniversary, we can't say they're without a doubt the best on the market — their battery life could be better, for instance — but their age works in their favor for this price drop down to $169.99, which certainly makes some of their flaws easier to look past. We have seen these earbuds drop to $154 during Black Friday season, but we haven't seen that deal return since, making $170 the next best deal to grab them at.

More AirPods dealsBest iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB)🔥 $549 at Amazon
$599 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

The M3 iPad Air just hit the market earlier this month, but you can already grab it for $50 off. At the time of writing, the previous generation Air costs even more on Amazon at $599 (though you can grab it on sale for $499 at Best Buy). Beyond the chip upgrade, this iPad features plenty of Apple Intelligence integration, from the Photos and Notes apps, to the Writing Tools feature that uses ChatGPT. Though we've yet to test this tablet hands-on for ourselves, the M2 Air is our favorite iPad for most people — we imagine the M3 Air will follow suit.

More iPad dealsiPadiPad AiriPad miniBest Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)🔥 $299 at Amazon
$399 Save $100 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 only came out this past fall, making this $100 off deal especially impressive. Along with its larger wide-angle OLED display, Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder found this smartwatch to be lighter than its predecessors, with an ultra-fast charge time. This watch generation introduced fitness features like a depth gauge, sleep apnea detection, and a Vitals app, but it's worth noting those features aren't exclusive to the Series 10. However, if your Series 6 has been on the fritz for a while, or you've never owned an Apple Watch, $299 is a solid price to grab Apple's latest smartwatch.

More Apple Watch dealsEven more Apple deals
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One Battle After Another trailer: Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson team up for a wacky tale of revolution

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 22:02

Leonardo DiCaprio is on a quest to save his daughter in the trailer for One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (Licorice Pizza).

Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, One Battle After Another stars DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, an ex-revolutionary who's been out of the game for a while. Case in point? His failure to remember a series of (admittedly convoluted) codes.

"Let's just not nitpick over the passwords," he says during the trailer's chaotic opening phone call.

However, as the trailer continues, it becomes understandable that Bob is so frazzled when asked for a password. He's searching for his daughter (Chase Infiniti) in the wake of an attack on his home by an old enemy. Now, he'll have to band together with his fellow former revolutionaries in order to find her.

One Battle After Another also stars Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor.

One Battle After Another hits theaters Sept. 26.

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Is Reddit down? Site experiences March 27 outage

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 21:59

Reddit ran into some problems on Thursday.

A Reddit outage started roughly between 3 and 4 p.m. ET on Thursday and is currently ongoing at the time of publication. Tens of thousands of users reported the outage on Down Detector (Note: Ziff Davis owns both Mashable and Down Detector), and this reporter can personally confirm the outage. Reddit is not working for me on either a web browser or the mobile app at the time of writing.

The outage occurred around the same time as a similar outage on X, though that one appears to have been fixed already.

This story is developing...

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This app turns your smartphone into a scanner for just A$66

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 21:53

TL;DR: Always have a scanner on hand with SwiftScan VIP, now A$66 (reg. A$317) when you use the code TAKE30 at the Mashable Shop through 27 April.

It's surprising how often we need to keep track of a receipt, make a copy, or digitize an important document. Though they are hard to track down these days, scanners can really come in handy.

Since most of us don't even have a printer that is easily accessible, SwiftScan is there to fill the massive multitasking-printer-sized void in our lives. And right now, you can enjoy a lifetime license for just A$66 with code TAKE30 through 27 April. 

Opens in a new window Credit: Maple Media SwiftScan VIP: Lifetime Subscription AU$66 at the Mashable Shop
AU$317 Save AU$251 Get Deal Arm your smartphone with a scanner

SwiftScan turns your smartphone or tablet into a scanner, letting you create high-quality scans in seconds via a user-friendly app. It detects the edges of the page for precise scanning and makes scanning multiple pages and turning them into a single document a breeze. 

The app actually improves upon our old-school scanners. It enhances the scan quality with color filters, auto-optimization, and blur reduction, making it a great option for professionals who need to scan items for work. 

Once you're done scanning, turn a page into a PDF or JPG. Then, choose between sending it as a fax or email attachment or uploading it to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, or another trusted cloud service with seamless integration. SwiftScan also saves and organizes your files for easy retrieval.

Scanning something you need to work with? SwiftScan also lets you edit PDF files, so you can annotate, redact, or sign after scanning. Your clunky old scanner or PDF editor definitely couldn't do all that.

Take a digital copy of anything with this handy lifetime subscription to SwiftScan VIP, now only A$66 with code TAKE30 through 27 April at the Mashable Shop. 

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Samsung Frame TV at Black Friday pricing, plus dupes on sale during Amazons spring sale

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 21:47
A quick look at the best Frame TV and Frame dupes on sale Best Samsung Frame deal Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (LS03D) $1,249.00 at Walmart (save $700) Get Deal Best Frame dupe deal TCL 75-inch NXTVISION 4K QLED Frame TV (A300W) $1,299.99 at Best Buy (save $500) Get Deal

Of all of the TVs that go on sale during major shopping holidays, Samsung Frame TV deals are consistently heavily sought out — and the big retailers consistently deliver.

The current window to grab a Frame TV on sale is Amazon's Big Spring Sale, where multiple sizes of The Frame are actually back down to Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing. It's pretty sweet timing for those who've been wanting to get a new TV, but couldn't squeeze it into the budget during the holidays.

SEE ALSO: As a pro robot vacuum reviewer, this is easily my favorite deal from Amazon's spring sale

Even with discounts, though, Frame TVs aren't cheap TVs. But naturally, deals on Frame dupes from TCL and Hisense are also floating around at Amazon as well as Best Buy. Opting for one of these could allow you to go up a screen size or two for the same amount of money as a Frame TV of a certain size. FWIW, more Mashable readers actually opted for the Hisense dupe over the original Frame TV during Cyber Weekend 2024.

Best Samsung Frame deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (LS03D) 🔥 $1,297.99 at Amazon
$1,997.99 Save $700 Get Deal Why we like it

The QLED-TV-turned-wall-art-turned-back-to-QLED-TV is an elegant upgrade for any room where a giant slab of technology doesn't exactly blend with the decor. Rather than a glossy screen and a plasticky black outline, the Frame has a matte screen and customizable thin-bezel frames to give the illusion of framed wall art or photos. Rather than merely putting an 8-hour YouTube still of a painting on a regular TV, the Samsung Art Store offers over 2,500 pieces from major museums like The Met and MoMA.

If you're looking to take the wall-mounted route, 65-inch TVs are a sweet spot for most living room walls. The 65-inch Frame TV happens to be one of the sizes back down to its Black Friday price.

More sizes of The Frame on saleSamsung Frame dupes on sale
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My beloved color smart bulbs are on sale for a record-low price during Amazons Big Spring Sale

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 21:17

SAVE $7.50: Amazon has a three-pack of WiZ 60W A19 LED Smart Light Bulbs on sale for just $17.49 (normally $24.99) during its Big Spring Sale. That's a 30% savings and their lowest price to date.

Opens in a new window Credit: WiZ WiZ 60W A19 LED Smart Light Bulbs (3-pack) $17.49 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $7.50 Get Deal

I was admittedly very late to the game when it comes to smart home adaptation. It's mostly because I've never loved the idea of my devices listening to me, but also because the benefits never felt worth the extra spend. Buying a new speaker or a bunch of plugs just because they featured app and voice control seemed superfluous. And then I got my orb.

Last Christmas, the Ikea FADO spherical table lamp was at the top of my wish list for a family gift exchange. I needed an alternative to The Big Light in my living room, and the FADO kept popping up in aesthetic home decor videos on my TikTok For You Page. It looked the coziest when it was glowing a warm amber, and I figured creators were achieving that with color-changing smart bulbs. So I added a WiZ A19 Color LED Smart Bulb to my wish list, too: It was rated highly for easy setup, brightness, and a wide range of color options, including dynamic presets. Most importantly, it didn't push me over the $50 gift exchange budget.

SEE ALSO: The best home deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Shoutout to the brother-in-law who drew my name. After setting up my new FADO with the WiZ bulb this past winter, I'm now officially on the smart light bandwagon — nay, I'm driving that thing. Having a colorful light that I can adjust or dim from my phone is the one thing that's made the biggest different in my home decor. Is it superfluous? Probably, yeah. But the vibes in here are too immaculate for me to care anymore.

I've since added another WiZ bulb to a tripod floor lamp in the same room, and I'll probably grab a couple more of them for other lights around the house sometime this week: There's a three-pack marked down to just $17.49 on Amazon during its Big Spring Sale, which runs through Tuesday, March 31. That's 30% off its $24.99 MSRP and an exact match of its all-time low from last Black Friday, according to the Amazon price-tracking site CamelCamelCamel. (You're basically getting three bulbs for less than the price of two: They retail for $10.99 individually.)

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